Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
irrorata
ID:
743002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 10 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742335

Common Names

  • Dotted Greenbrier
  • Dotted Sarsaparilla
  • Dotted Smilax

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Description

Smilax irrorata (also called Catbrier, and Saw Greenbrier, among many other common names) is a perennial, woody vine with sharp thorns and large, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax irrorata is used as a traditional medicine in some parts of Asia. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Smilax irrorata are small, white, and have six petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax irrorata is a perennial woody vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Smilax irrorata

Smilax irrorata is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up to Virginia. It can be found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Smilax irrorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax irrorata?

Smilax irrorata

What is the common name of Smilax irrorata?

Dotted Greenbrier

What is the family of Smilax irrorata?

Liliaceae

Species in the Smilax genus

Smilax emeiensis, Smilax malipoensis, Smilax yunnanensis, Smilax saulensis, Smilax retroflexa, Smilax munita, Smilax guiyangensis, Smilax aculeatissima, Smilax austrozhejiangensis, Smilax lushuiensis, Smilax bapouensis, Smilax pilcomayensis, Smilax nova-guineensis, Smilax china, Smilax chingii, Smilax cinnamomea, Smilax cissoides, Smilax cocculoides, Smilax cognata, Smilax calophylla, Smilax cambodiana, Smilax campestris, Smilax chapaensis, Smilax canariensis, Smilax canellifolia, Smilax celebica, Smilax darrisii, Smilax davidiana, Smilax densibarbata, Smilax cuspidata, Smilax discotis, Smilax domingensis, Smilax corbularia, Smilax cordato-ovata, Smilax cordifolia, Smilax coriacea, Smilax aristolochiifolia, Smilax anguina, Smilax annulata, Smilax arisanensis, Smilax ampla, Smilax aspera, Smilax aspericaulis, Smilax assumptionis, Smilax astrosperma, Smilax californica, Smilax aberrans, Smilax anceps, Smilax amblyobasis, Smilax blumei,

Species in the Smilacaceae family

Smilax emeiensis, Smilax malipoensis, Smilax yunnanensis, Smilax saulensis, Smilax retroflexa, Smilax munita, Smilax guiyangensis, Smilax aculeatissima, Smilax austrozhejiangensis, Smilax lushuiensis, Smilax bapouensis, Smilax pilcomayensis, Smilax nova-guineensis, Smilax china, Smilax chingii, Smilax cinnamomea, Smilax cissoides, Smilax cocculoides, Smilax cognata, Smilax calophylla, Smilax cambodiana, Smilax campestris, Smilax chapaensis, Smilax canariensis, Smilax canellifolia, Smilax celebica, Smilax darrisii, Smilax davidiana, Smilax densibarbata, Smilax cuspidata, Smilax discotis, Smilax domingensis, Smilax corbularia, Smilax cordato-ovata, Smilax cordifolia, Smilax coriacea, Smilax aristolochiifolia, Smilax anguina, Smilax annulata, Smilax arisanensis, Smilax ampla, Smilax aspera, Smilax aspericaulis, Smilax assumptionis, Smilax astrosperma, Smilax californica, Smilax aberrans, Smilax anceps, Smilax amblyobasis, Smilax blumei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-289136: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.